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All of us have been afraid or have a fear of something in our lives. But what are people afraid of? How does fear manifest itself? Why do people like to be scared? These are some of the questions explored in our series on fear.  Speaking UpPublic speaking can be unnerving for anyone. For someone who stutters, it's terrifying. Rob Bloom knows what it's like to be afraid to speak. He's stuttered all his life. Weekend America guest host Alex Cohen talks to Rob Bloom about managing the fear. (07/16/2005) Online resources:
Taking a DiveWhat seems crazy to some is a thrill to others. Jeb Corliss is a BASE jumper who leaps off nearly anything with only a parachute to break his fall. Weekend America correspondent Souix-z Jessup talked with his family to find out what they think of his pastime. Then, Weekend America host Bill Radke gets Jeb's reaction to their concern. (07/09/2005) Online resources:
» Watch video of Jeb Corliss BASE jumping around the world:
56k (RealVideo) 128k (RealVideo) 256k (RealVideo) » More about Jeb Corliss and the film The Ground Is the Limit at GroundIsTheLimit.com He Aims to ThrillDrew Hunter knows what scares us. He has to. For 30 years he's designed scary rides for amusement parks. Weekend America host Barbara Bogaev finds out how Drew does it. (2005/07/02) Online resources:
Horror StoryChloe loves horror movies and she's only three years old. And the apple doesn't fall far from the tree because her dad loves them too. Producer Katy Sewall finds out why nothing scares them. (2005/07/02) Online resources:
What Are You Afraid Of...Two people are walking down the street. Who's more afraid -- the follower or the followed? Sound artist Jonathan Mitchell explores the power of fear. (06/25/2005) Primal FearsMystery fiction writer SJ Rozan understands the criminal mind. She knows that fear motivates crime. Weekend America host Bill Radke explores the power of the imagination and talks with Rozan about what scares us all. (2005/06/25) Online resources:
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» The Huckabee Mystique: See video of Mike Huckabee and Chuck Norris.
» Another Great Moment in Small Talk: Read how Charlie Schroeder became an unpopular "tool" because of Borat.
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Weekend Weather
From the July 5 broadcast
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Awful Car Night
Auburn, N.Y.
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National Brewery Museum Opening Ceremony
Potosi, Wis.
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Sand Sculpture Contest
Bruce, S.D.
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Oregon Coast Geezer Games
Newport, Ore.
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Annual Coolest Fourth of July Celebration
Fort Davis, Texas
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Maui Invitational Band Festival and Blues Fest
Wailuku, Hawaii
 
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